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June 1, 2019
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I'm not sure how the ROTH IRA works in regards to tax return. I put money into every pay check. Is this not the same thing?

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Best answer by macuser_22

If your employer takes the money out of your paycheck and it is reported in box 12 on your W-2, then it is probably a designated Roth (401(K) Roth) and not a Roth IRA.   You only report that on your W-2, not in the IRA contribution section.

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macuser_22
Employee
June 1, 2019

If your employer takes the money out of your paycheck and it is reported in box 12 on your W-2, then it is probably a designated Roth (401(K) Roth) and not a Roth IRA.   You only report that on your W-2, not in the IRA contribution section.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
Employee
June 1, 2019

Roth IRA contributions are NOT tax deductible. However, you may be eligible for the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit. There are additional requirements concerning your age, AGI, status as a student, and whether you are a dependent taxpayer. See Form 8880 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8880.pdf for specific information about these additional requirements.